Education

  • PhD. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Telematics, Trondheim, Norway 2008
  • siv.ing. (M.Sc.) Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Telematics, Trondheim, Norway 1998

Work

  • 2007- Manager, Svein Willassen AS (named InsideOut AS Jan 2007 - Jan 2009) and Ping AS, Oslo, Norway
  • 2005-2008. PhD Fellow, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Telematics, Trondheim, Norway
  • 2002-2004. Investigation Manager, Computer Forensics, Ibas AS, Kongsvinger, Norway
  • 1999-2002. Special Investigator, ØKOKRIM, National Computer Crime Unit, Oslo, Norway
  • 1998-1999. Software Developer, Royal Norwegian Navy Material Command, Bergen, Norway (Military Service)

Startups

  • Ping AS. Co-founded in 2006. Serves as Chairman of the Board and as Manager. Mobile Communication.
  • INFOSEC ProtectIt AS. Co-founded in 2005. Served in the Board. Withdrew from the Board January 2007. Computer Forensics.
  • Svein Willassen AS (2007-2008 InsideOut AS) Founded 2004 as a sole proprietorship. Reorganized in 2007 as corporation (AS). Serves as Chairman of the Board and as Manager. Computer Forensics. Best known for the mobile phone forensic software SIMCon, which was acquired by Paraben Inc early 2007.
  • Willassen Dataetterforskning. Founded in 2002 as a sole proprietorship. The going business was acquired by Ibas AS. Computer Forensics.
  • Initio IT-Løsninger AS. Co-founded in 1998. Served in the board. Held shares until 2004. IT-security and solutions consulting.